Getting Started with BJJ: Things I Wish I Knew When Starting Out in BJJ (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798304423670)

Have you ever taken karate classes as a kid? You're older now and you're thinking seriously about pursuing another martial art. You've seen Royce Gracie and UFC's early stages, so you're drawn to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you're wondering what to expect, and what questions to ask when looking at prospective gyms, look no further!

The popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, has exploded in recent years. But not all academies are the same.

This book will arm you with knowledge to guide you through the vetting process of choosing a gym, and take you through to your first few months of training.

What's included in this easy to read guide:

• Effectiveness of BJJ as a fighting art
• Self-assessment questions to ask yourself
• Reasons for pursuing BJJ
• Researching BJJ academies (what questions to ask)
• What to expect in your first class
• Your first rolls - how to survive
• Tips to increase your grappling longevity

Speaking from experience, the author intersperses personal anecdotes to highlight the pitfalls of choosing a gym in a non-systematic fashion.

If you're serious about pursuing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, do yourself a favor and click the buy button above. You won't regret it!